Course Catalog - 2024-2025

     

GERM 305 - CURRENT ISSUES IN GERMAN

Long Title: CURRENT ISSUES IN SOCIETY, POLITICS, AND CULTURE IN GERMAN
Department: Modrn & Classicl Lit & Culture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction:Taught in German
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): GERM 302
Description: This course will explore current and recent events in society, culture, and politics in German speaking countries. The class will discuss and analyze newspaper and magazine articles, TV news, modern expository prose, and it will make extensive use of online materials. Students will acquire specialized vocabulary and linguistic structures as well as systematic training in targeted speaking and writing skills. Assignments allow students to explore areas of individual interest and encourage deeper exploration in individual research projects. Taught in German. Repeatable for Credit.